as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
will serve as commissary of religious education for the whole diocese
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Recent Examples of commissary
Methods of murder that were discussed allegedly included mixing poison into the food at the chow hall and in the commissary.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Another inmate was freed after using $125 of commissary funds to pay child support they were being detained on.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 June 2025
Inmates are allowed to spend up to $180 every two weeks, using money that family and friends can funnel into their commissary funds.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
These include groceries, commissaries, department stores, gas stations and convenience stores, the same services that many full service grocers provide for civilians.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Another inmate was freed after using $125 of commissary funds to pay child support they were being detained on.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 June 2025
Inmates are allowed to spend up to $180 every two weeks, using money that family and friends can funnel into their commissary funds.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
These include groceries, commissaries, department stores, gas stations and convenience stores, the same services that many full service grocers provide for civilians.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissary
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The incident that caused the three deputies' deaths is still under investigation by the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The deputies had served 19, 22 and 33 years in the department, Luna said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
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Held in Mumbai from May 1–4 and envisioned and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit convened delegates from more than 100 countries, 3,100 companies, and 100,000 participants spanning film, tech, music, gaming, streaming, and policy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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The Marina Bay Sands complex hosted 2,200 events last year, drawing 1.2 million delegates.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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Starting July 21, SBA representatives will be at a Disaster Loan Outreach Center, located at 1100 Hemphill St., to answer questions and help with the application process.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 July 2025
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The group includes representatives of the SMPTE Standards Community from Ross Video, SONY, Adobe, The European Broadcasting Union, and Metaglue.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Record company executives, agents, producers and bookers dominate the panel discussions.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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The company's senior sales manager, Lauren Doubrava, told the Free Press that the Friends of the Fitz proposed the idea.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Garbarino previously served as an impeachment manager against former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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Craig’s attorneys have not responded to requests for comment.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Bustos suggested connecting with an immigration attorney who could help her petition for a legal status.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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The tumult comes days ahead of the finance minister’s mid-year budget review on July 24 — a key moment for the new government that came to office in January, to present its vision for economic growth.—
Nana Oye Ankrah,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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At least 11 people have been arrested since video of the incident recently went viral on social media, Balochistan’s chief minister Safraz Bugti said.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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“Commissary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissary. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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